San Jose State tight end Ryan Otten (82) catches a pass as Louisiana Tech defensive back Levander Liggins (13) covers during the first half Saturday in San Jose, Calif.

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Jimmy Watson
Gannett Louisiana

Louisiana Tech ended the 2012 football season in disappointing fashion, after the Bulldogs were dominated on both sides of the line of scrimmage in a 52-43 loss to San Jose State that finished early Sunday morning.

The Spartans (10-2, 5-1 WAC) shut down the Bulldogs' run game while gashing the Tech defense throughout the night, averaging nearly 6 yards per carry. Whatever defensive alterations the Tech brain trust has tried to make in the last few weeks of the season hasn't worked.

"Well we've given up a lot of points all year. It's not something that's new tonight," Tech coach Sonny Dykes said. ...